Rickenbacker 4003 Walnut
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Rickenbacker
4003 Walnut
Product Info
Article Number:
333622
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
4003 Walnut
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,353.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 4003 Walnut is a serious bass for players craving that iconic Rickenbacker sound – think Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee. The walnut body provides a unique tonal warmth and sustain, while the neck-through design makes it a joy to play. It’s a premium-priced instrument geared towards players who value character and a specific vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Rickenbacker 4003 Walnut
- Electric Bass
- Body: Walnut
- Neck-through-body Skunk Stripe neck
- Fretboard: Maple
- unpainted with triangle inlays
- Triangle fretboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Bass single coils
- Scale: 845 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Schaller Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Case included
PROS
- • Walnut body delivers a warm, woody tone with surprising clarity
- • Neck-through design enhances sustain and provides exceptional upper fret access
- • Single-coil pickups offer a distinctive, articulate growl perfect for classic tones
- • Schaller Deluxe machine heads ensure rock-solid tuning stability and a premium feel
CONS
- • The substantial walnut body makes it a notably heavy instrument to play for extended periods
- • The unpainted maple fretboard can show wear more readily than finished options
- • Limited pickup versatility; best suited for specific genres, less adaptable for modern styles
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Walnut
Neck Material
Maple (neck-through)
Fingerboard
Maple, unpainted
Pickups
2 x Rickenbacker Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
845 mm
Frets
20
Strings
4
Weight
11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut provides a darker, warmer, and more resonant tone than maple, with a slightly more subdued upper-midrange. It has a 'woodier' feel and a more complex harmonic profile.
Yes, it will show wear more visibly than a finished fretboard. A regular application of fretboard oil will help mitigate this, but expect to see some evidence of use over time.
At 845 mm, it's a slightly longer scale than a Fender Precision Bass. This can result in a tighter feel and slightly more tension in the strings, which some players find preferable.
